The functional group that can be identified through phthalein dye test is :
- Carboxylic acid
- Alcohol
- Aldehyde
- Phenolic
Answer
(4) Phenolic
Solution
As per NCERT, a phenol heated with phthalic anhydride and conc. H2SO4 condenses to a phthalein dye (phenol gives phenolphthalein), which turns pink/red in NaOH solution.
∴ The phthalein dye test identifies the phenolic –OH group.
Answer: (4)